Universal gym facility

ABSTRACT

The present invention is directed to a universal gym facility, comprising: a pair of vertical supporting pillars (11), each attachable to a flat vertical object; at least one training rod (12) horizontally attachable to the supporting pillars (11); and at least one securing facility (20), for securing the training rod (12) to one of the supporting pillars (11).

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to the field of gym facilities.

BACKGROUND ART

Exercising is one of the most effective ways to improve the quality of life at any age and in any physical condition. The exercising can be performed in the gym, for example, by a large number of facilities that each constitutes exercising on a different area in the exercising body.

One method of exercise is known as Pilates. The purpose of this method is to train the body so that it can perform the daily tasks with a minimum of effort, without unnecessary wear and tear, and without physical injuries.

Pilates exercises are performed in a number of short repetitions, out of a desire to allow concentration during each repetition and to avoid exhausting the muscle. Pilates largely avoids high impact, high power output, and heavy muscular and skeletal loading. Each Pilates exercise requires stabilization of certain parts, and balanced movement from the other parts. The requirement to maintain maximum stability of certain parts should challenge the stabilizing muscles in that area. The requirement for harmonious movement throughout the range should activate more muscles and not just the muscles accustomed to operating.

Pilates practitioners sometimes use a gymnastic ball in their exercises. (From Wikipedia in Hebrew).

One of the obstacles in home exercising is the size of the exercising facility. A prior art exercising device such as Solo Strength (https://solostrength.com/) comprises a frame attachable to a wall, on which a training rod is installed. As can be seen, it uses a plurality of bars for attaching the frame to a wall. The bars also keep the frame away from the wall, and therefore this space is not usable. Another option is a base to which the frame is connected. In both cases the facility wastes space.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a solution to the above-mentioned and other problems of the prior art.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent as the description proceeds.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is directed to a universal gym facility, comprising:

-   -   a pair of vertical supporting pillars (11), each attachable to a         flat vertical object;     -   at least one training rod (12) horizontally attachable to the         supporting pillars (11); and     -   at least one securing facility (20), for securing the training         rod (12) to one of the supporting pillars (11).

According to one embodiment of the invention, the gym facility of claim 1, wherein the securing facility (20) comprising:

-   -   a latch (22) rotatable around a hinge (24) connected to a         supporting pillar (11), the latch having a flat surface (25);         and     -   a security bolt (21), for retaining the latch into its current         position.

According to one embodiment of the invention, at least one end of the training rod (12) is in a form of a polygonal prism, for fitting to the flat surface (25) of the latch, for preventing the training rod to rotate upon securing thereof by the securing facility (20).

According to another embodiment of the invention, an end of the training rod (12) is in a form of a circular prism, for allowing the training rod to rotate.

The flat object may be a door jamb (10), closet wall, etc.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the supporting pillar (11) comprises two parallel panels, connected to each other by spacers (17), thereby allowing hanging on each of the spacers a training accessory (13).

According to one embodiment of the invention, the training rod (12) is an anchoring device used for hanging thereon a training accessory (13).

According to one embodiment of the invention, the training rod (12) comprises a TPU coating, for suiting to stress and relaxation exercising.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the training rod (12) comprises a TPU coating, for suiting to stress and relaxation exercising.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the training rod (12) comprises a softening coating, for suiting for Pilates exercises.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the training rod (12) is rotatable around its axis.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the training rod (12) is fixed to its axis.

According to one embodiment of the invention, one of the panels comprises a plurality of holes longwise for inserting therein one end of a training accessory (13), and another panel comprises a securing facility (20).

According to one embodiment of the invention, a length of the training rod is adjustable.

According to one embodiment of the invention, a length of the training rod is fixed.

According to one embodiment of the invention, a length of the supporting pillar is 2.36 meters.

According to one embodiment of the invention, a length of the supporting pillar is 1.96 meters.

The reference numbers have been used to point out elements in the embodiments described and illustrated herein, in order to facilitate the understanding of the invention. They are meant to be merely illustrative, and not limiting. Also, the foregoing embodiments of the invention have been described and illustrated in conjunction with systems and methods thereof, which are meant to be merely illustrative, and not limiting.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

Preferred embodiments, features, aspects and advantages of the present invention are described herein in conjunction with the following drawings:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a universal gym facility, according to one embodiment of the invention. FIGS. 1 a and 1 b are zoom views of parts thereof.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a universal gym facility, according to one embodiment of the invention. FIGS. 2 a and 2 b are zoom views of parts thereof. FIG. 2 c is a detailed view of training rod 12 d.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a universal gym facility, according to one embodiment of the invention. FIGS. 3 a, 3 b and 3 c are zoom views of a securing facility thereof.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a universal gym facility, according to one embodiment of the invention. FIG. 4 a is a zoom view of a part thereof.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a universal gym facility, according to one embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a universal gym facility in a training state, according to one embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 7 is a front view schematically illustrating a universal gym facility, according to one embodiment of the invention. FIG. 7 a is a zoom view of a part thereof.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a universal gym facility, according to one embodiment of the invention. FIG. 8 a is a zoom view of a part thereof.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a closet 16, in which is installed a universal gym facility 100, according to one embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 10 a is a perspective view schematically illustrating a universal gym facility, according to one embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 10 b is a perspective view schematically illustrating a universal gym facility, according to one embodiment of the invention.

It should be understood that the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

The present invention will be understood from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments (“best mode”), which are meant to be descriptive and not limiting. For the sake of brevity, some well-known features, methods, systems, procedures, components, circuits, and so on, are not described in detail.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a universal gym facility, according to one embodiment of the invention. FIGS. 1 a and 1 b are zoom views of parts thereof.

The facility, which is marked herein by reference numeral 100, comprises two parallel supporting pillars 11, to be connected to the jambs 10 of a door.

Each of the supporting pillars 11 is made of two parallel panels 11 a and 11 b. Reference numeral 11 a denotes the outer panel of the supporting pillar 11, and numeral 11 b denotes the inner panel thereof. Spacers 17 hold the panels distantly from each other and parallel to each other.

Reference numeral 18 a denotes a hole in the outer panel 11 a, and numeral 18 b denotes a hole in the inner panel 11 b. The object of these holes is to pass therethrough a screw/bolt 19 for fixing the supporting pillar 11 into the jamb 10, and if the screw/bolt is long enough, even in the wall behind the jamb (not shown).

On the supporting pillar 11 are installed several training rods 12. Each of the training rods 12 has a different structure, in accordance to its purpose. This subject matter is detailed hereinafter.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the training rods may be, but not necessarily are, telescopic, i.e., having adjustable length.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a universal gym facility, according to one embodiment of the invention. FIGS. 2 a and 2 b are zoom views of parts thereof. FIG. 2 c is a detailed view of training rod 12 d.

Four training rods are shown:

Training rod 12 a is an anchoring device used for hanging thereon a variety of training devices, such as TRX (Total Resistance Exercising). It has no coating.

Training rod 12 b has a TPU coating, and is applicable for stress and relaxation exercising. TPU is the acronym of thermoplastic polyurethane.

Training rod 12 c has a softening coating, so it is suitable for Pilates exercises because a user can lean on it.

Training rod 12 d is a spinner which rotates around its axis even if its ends are secured to the supporting pillars 11. It is used for stretching exercises. The structure of training rod 12 d is detailed in FIG. 2 c.

In fact, these rods are just examples of training pillars, and a large variety of other training rods can be used.

In fact, the facility 100 allows a user to choose exercises from a wide range of exercises, and therefore it is a substitute for various gym facilities and accessories. As such it is a “universal” facility.

This figure also illustrates a securing facility 20, which its structure is detailed hereinafter.

FIG. 2 c is a detailed view of training rod 12 d. It also shows a perspective and front views of the polygonal edge.

As mentioned, rod training 12 d is a spinner, i.e., its middle part 29 is rotatable.

Numeral 27 denotes a polygonal prismatic form of an end of a training rod, and numeral 28 denotes an edge of a training rod, coated with rubber, for depressing connection noise.

Preferably, the polygonal prism is octagonal. Experiments made by the applicant have shown that an octagonal prism cab be easier inserted into the securing facility 20.

In order to install a training rod 12 into the universal gym facility 100, the user firstly inserts edge 28 into the corresponding hole of facility 100, and then places the other edge 27 into the securing facility 20, and then secures the securing facility.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a universal gym facility, according to one embodiment of the invention. FIGS. 3 a, 3 b and 3 c are zoom views of a securing facility thereof.

The figures also illustrate how to lock a training rod 12 to a securing facility 20 of supporting pillars 11.

In these figures the training rod 12 has a form of an octagonal prism. In fact any prism with a polygonal cross-section will do, but octagonal prism is preferred as it integrates easier into the securing facility 20. Only the end of the training rod has to be in a prismatic form.

It should be noted that training rod 12 is truncated in order to facilitate the understanding.

FIG. 3 a illustrates the securing facility 20 in a locked state. FIG. 3 b illustrates the securing facility in an unlocked state. FIG. 3 c is a sectioned view of the securing facility.

The securing facility 20 includes a latch 22, which rotates along the hinge 24, and is pushed by a spring 23 toward the training rod 12. The latch 22 includes a flat surface 25, respectively with a flat face of the training rod 12. A security bolt 21 fixes the latch in such a position that the flat surface 25 of latch 22 is pressed against the flat side of the training rod 12, thus preventing the training rod from rotating.

Upon removing the security bolt 21, the latch 22 can rotate and thereby releasing the training rod 12.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a universal gym facility, according to one embodiment of the invention. FIG. 4 a is a zoom view of a part thereof.

While FIG. 3 schematically illustrates how one side of the training rod is locked, FIG. 4 schematically illustrates the structure of the other side thereof.

Supporting pillar 11 comprises holes 26 longwise. In order to install a training rod 12, the user inserts one side of the training rod 12 into hole 26, and then locks the other side as explained and illustrated in FIG. 3 and the description thereof.

In order to pull out a training rod 12, the user firstly unlocks the latch 22 as illustrated and explained in FIG. 3 , and then pulls the other side of the training rod from the hole 26.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a universal gym facility, according to one embodiment of the invention.

The gym facility is not assembled to any supporting pillar. The figure describes the possibility of changing the positions of the training rods (12).

As can see from a comparison to FIG. 2 , training rods 12 c and 12 d are hanged on a different height on the supporting pillars 11. Thus, a training rod can be placed on any desired height which has holes 26.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a universal gym facility in a training state, according to one embodiment of the invention.

As illustrated, a training accessory 13 is connected to the upper training rod 12 a. Thus, the uniqueness of the facility is that a trainee can assemble a large number of accessories at different heights for different and varied training exercising.

FIG. 7 is a front view schematically illustrating a universal gym facility, according to one embodiment of the invention. FIG. 7 a is a zoom view of a part thereof.

The figure illustrates how to use a spacer 17 for hanging thereon a training accessory 13.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a universal gym facility, according to one embodiment of the invention. FIG. 8 a is a zoom view of a part thereof.

The figure illustrates how to use a spacer 17 for hanging thereon a training accessory 13.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a closet 16, in which is installed a universal gym facility 100, according to one embodiment of the invention.

As illustrated, the universal gym facility 100 is fixed to the external wall 15 and the internal wall 14 of the closet 16.

Thus, the closet is used as a storage facility FIG. 10 a is a perspective view schematically illustrating a universal gym facility, according to one embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 10 b is a perspective view schematically illustrating a universal gym facility, according to one embodiment of the invention.

In FIG. 10 a the vertical length of the each of the supporting pillars 11 is 2.36 meters.

In FIG. 10 b the vertical length of the each of the supporting pillars is 1.96 meters. These lengths are a conclusion from experiments made by the applicant, and polls thereof.

In the figures and/or description herein, the following reference numerals (Reference Signs List) have been mentioned:

-   -   numeral 100 denotes a universal gym facility, according to one         embodiment of the invention;     -   numeral 10 denotes a doorjamb;     -   numeral 11 denotes a supporting pillar;     -   each of numerals 11 a and 11 b denotes a panel of the supporting         pillar;     -   numerals 12 denotes a training rod in general;     -   each of numerals 12 a, 12 b, 12 c and 12 d denotes a specific         training rod;     -   numeral 13 denotes a training accessory;     -   numeral 14 denotes an internal wall of a closet;     -   numeral 15 denotes an external wall of a closet;     -   numeral 16 denotes a closet;     -   numeral 17 denotes a spacer separating panels 11 a and 11 b of a         supporting pillar 11;     -   reference numeral 18 a denotes a hole in the outer panel 11 a;     -   reference numeral 18 b denotes a hole in the inner panel 11 b;     -   reference numeral 19 denotes a screw, bolt, etc.;     -   numeral 20 denotes a securing facility;     -   numeral 21 denotes a security bolt;     -   numeral 22 denotes a latch;     -   numeral 23 denotes a spring;     -   numeral 24 denotes a hinge;     -   numeral 25 denotes a flat surface of the latch (22);     -   numeral 26 denotes a hole through which a bolt is passed for         connecting a supporting pillar to a door jamb of closet wall;     -   numeral 27 denotes a polygonal prismatic form of an end of a         training rod;     -   numeral 28 denotes an edge of a training rod, coated with         rubber; and     -   numeral 29 denotes a rotating part of the training rod 12 d.

The foregoing description and illustrations of the embodiments of the invention has been presented for the purposes of illustration. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the above description in any form.

Any term that has been defined above and used in the claims, should to be interpreted according to this definition.

The reference numbers in the claims are not a part of the claims, but rather used for facilitating the reading thereof. These reference numbers should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any form. 

1. A universal gym facility, comprising: a pair of vertical supporting pillars (11), each attachable to a flat vertical object; at least one training rod (12) horizontally attachable to said supporting pillars (11); and at least one securing facility (20), for securing said training rod (12) to one of said supporting pillars (11).
 2. The gym facility of claim 1, wherein said securing facility (20) comprising: a latch (22) rotatable around a hinge (24) connected to a supporting pillar (11), said latch having a flat surface (25); and a security bolt (21), for retaining said latch into its current position.
 3. The gym facility of claim 1, wherein at least one end of said training rod (12) is in a form of a polygonal prism, for fitting to said flat surface (25) of said latch, for preventing said training rod to rotate upon securing thereof by said securing facility (20).
 4. The gym facility of claim 1, wherein at least one end of said training rod (12) is in a form of an octagonal prism.
 5. The gym facility of claim 1, wherein an end of said training rod (12) is in a form of a circular prism, for allowing said training rod to rotate.
 6. The gym facility of claim 1, wherein said flat object is a door jamb (10).
 7. The gym facility of claim 1, wherein said flat object is a closet wall (14, 15).
 8. The gym facility of claim 1, wherein said supporting pillar (11) comprises two parallel panels, connected to each other by spacers (17), thereby allowing hanging on each of said spacers a training accessory (13).
 9. The gym facility of claim 1, wherein said training rod (12) is an anchoring device used for hanging thereon a training accessory (13).
 10. The gym facility of claim 1, wherein said training rod (12) comprises a TPU coating, for suiting to stress and relaxation exercising.
 11. The gym facility of claim 1, wherein said training rod (12) comprises a softening coating, for suiting for Pilates exercises.
 12. The gym facility of claim 1, wherein said training rod (12) is rotatable around its axis.
 13. The gym facility of claim 1, wherein said training rod (12) is fixed to its axis.
 14. The gym facility of claim 1, wherein one of said panels comprises a plurality of holes longwise for inserting therein one end of a training accessory (13), and another panel comprises a securing facility (20).
 15. The gym facility of claim 1, wherein a length of said training rod is adjustable.
 16. The gym facility of claim 1, wherein a length of said training rod is fixed.
 17. The gym facility of claim 1, wherein a length of said supporting pillar is 2.36 meters.
 18. The gym facility of claim 1, wherein a length of said supporting pillar is 1.96 meters. 